| Regimental number | 1561 |
| Place of birth | Clomen, Ireland |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 28 |
| Height | 5' 7.5" |
| Weight | 147 lbs |
| Next of kin | Brother, Patrick Crotty, Gelglrard Road, Clonmel, Ireland |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Oaklands, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 10th Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/27/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A54 Runic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 10th Battalion |
| Fate | Discharged |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli Embarked Melbourne, 19 February 1915; taken on strength from 3rd Reinforcements, Gallipoli, 7 May 1915; admitted to 4th Field Ambulance for duty, 3 June 1915; admitted to Convalescent Camp, Alexandria, 9 June1915 (retention of urine). Transferred to No 17 General Hospital, 30 June 1915; embarked for England per H.S. 'Letitia', 4 August 1915 (neurasthenia); admitted to 4th London General Hospital, 16 August 1915 (hysterial spine); transferred to 1st Australian Auxiliary Hospital, Harefield, 16 September 1915 (spine trouble). Discharged from Australian Imperial Force, 18 March 1916 (permanently unfit); Commenced return to Australia from London, 22 January 1920; disembarked, 2 February 1920. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, CROTTY Edward |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
